Penalosa, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Penalosa, Kingman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Penalosa?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Kingman forecast zone and Kingman County — the most common reported hazard around Penalosa, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds132Jun 2026Apr 27, 1996 · $800,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms37Jan 2026—
Flooding15Jul 2021Sep 4, 2018 · $100,000 damage
High winds15Mar 2026May 22, 2008 · $40,000 damage
Flash flooding11Jun 2024Oct 9, 2018 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2011—
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2017Dec 10, 2007 · $15 million damage
Blizzards4Jan 2025Mar 27, 2009 · $200,000 damage

Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Kingman forecast zone and Kingman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Penalosa get?

A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Penalosa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingman weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.10.72.61.52.11.70.20.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Penalosa?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 48 miles east. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PenalosaView
KICT
Wichita, KS		48 mi east3,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		68 mi south5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		90 mi west8,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.

Tornado & hail history near Penalosa

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Penalosa, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west of town.

Hail: 677 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 84 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 22, 1995.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.

On TALON you get Penalosa's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.

Penalosa radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Penalosa, KS?

KICT (Wichita, KS), about 48 miles east. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Penalosa?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Penalosa the lowest scan from KICT is about 3,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Penalosa free?

Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.

Should I rely on radar for my safety?

No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Penalosa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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